While we have spent plenty of time discussing the guys that are decommitting from Oklahoma, not enough attention has been paid to the guys who have stood in the face of a major storm and let the world be known they are still on board with the Crimson and Cream.
Bob Stoops, Joe Castiglione, and Oklahoma’s school president Joseph Harroz Jr. all met with the football team in an attempt to soothe concerns and acknowledge that, despite the recent upheaval in the program, they would do whatever is possible to ensure the show goes on and that the future of this program was in great hands. The message seemed to resonate with current players where some took to social media to voice their support and belief in the program.
While they did this, recruits across the country became consumed with massive decisions to make. Some have already decided to open up their recruitments and look elsewhere. We have chronicled that for the 2022 class here and a list of guys for the 2023 guys here.
With those names out there looking to leave, the Sooners still have verbal commits in both classes. A few have stood out and announced that even without a head coach they plan to stick by the school and their commitment and proceed forward. Some remain mum. The outspoken ones are:
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— RSJ🖤🎒 (@RobertJ3nnings) November 30, 2021
The past 24 hours have been a lot for OU commit @KadenJHelms to digest, but he still took the time to talk with me about where his heads at right now.
Helms shares why he hasn’t decommitted following the news of Lincoln Riley’s departure.@KETV @OU_Football #BoomerSooner pic.twitter.com/BwY1Aqge04
— Ellie French (@elliefrenchTV) November 29, 2021